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Sen. Gelser Blum previews 'hidden homicide' bill to expand suspicious-death investigations and family access
Summary
Senator Gelser Blum previewed LC 64, proposing a 10-red-flag checklist (3 or more triggers to require a deeper autopsy/investigation), expanded records and photographic retention, and family access for independent review at their expense; the measure is modeled in part on California’s Joanna’s Law.
Senator Gelser Blum presented an informational preview of LC 64 on efforts to identify and investigate deaths that may be “hidden homicides” — deaths that initially appear to be suicide, accidents or overdoses but on closer inspection may be homicides connected to domestic violence or child abuse.
Senator Gelser Blum said the bill would adopt a red-flag approach…
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